Section 5. Number of Representatives
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Regulations in relation to appointment of representatives
The House of Representatives shall be composed of 120 Representatives, biennially chosen by ballot, to be elected by the counties respectively, according to their population, and each county shall have at least one Representative in the House of Representatives, although it may not contain the requisite ratio of representation. This apportionment shall be made by the Speaker of the House of Representatives at the first regular Session of the General Assembly convening after the return of every enumeration by order of Congress. The formula set out in Section 6 of this Article shall be applied by the Speaker and the new apportionment entered on the Journal of the House of Representatives on or before the 60th calendar day of the Session. When so entered, the new apportionment shall have the same force and effect as an Act of the. General Assembly, and shall become effective at the next election for members of the General Assembly.
Regulations in relation to appointment of representatives
The House of Representatives shall be composed of one hundred and twenty Representatives, biennially chosen by ballot, to be elected by the counties respectively, according to their population, and each county shall have at least one Representative in the House of Representatives, although it may not contain the requisite ratio of representation; this apportionment shall be made by the General Assembly at the respective times and periods when the districts for the Senate are hereinbefore directed to be laid off.
Regulations in relation to appointment of representatives
The House of Representatives shall be composed of one hundred and twenty Representatives, biennially chosen by ballot, to be elected by the counties respectively, according to their population, and each county shall have at least one Representative in the House of Representatives, although it may not contain the requisite ratio of representation; this apportionment shall be made by the General Assembly at the respective times and periods when the districts for the Senate are hereinbefore directed to be laid off.
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